These free apps finally made me enjoy using Windows again

Even though I’m a Windows fan, there are certain annoyances I can’t ignore. As good as Windows 11 has gotten, it still feels a bit limited in some areas. The Start menu can be sluggish, the taskbar offers frustratingly few customization options, and default apps like File Explorer, Task Manager, and Phone Link often feel restrictive. Over time, these small annoyances really add up.